Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction for Urban Youth
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Psychiatric |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Psychiatry / Psychology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 14 - 22 |
| Updated: | 6/30/2018 |
| Start Date: | September 2007 |
| End Date: | March 2012 |
Our uncontrolled study of mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for urban youth suggests
benefits in mental health and quality of life outcomes. To evaluate further the specific
effects of MBSR, we are conducting a small randomized controlled trial of the MBSR program
compared with a health education program.
benefits in mental health and quality of life outcomes. To evaluate further the specific
effects of MBSR, we are conducting a small randomized controlled trial of the MBSR program
compared with a health education program.
A randomized controlled trial will be conducted at two urban clinic sites. HIV-positive youth
between the ages of 14 and 22 will be recruited and randomized into either an eight-week
(with one retreat session) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course (intervention) or
an eight-week (with one retreat session) Healthy Topics (HT) course (active control).
Measures of psychological functioning, coping, and life satisfaction will take place at
baseline, immediately post-program, and 3-months post program. Medical data, including
Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4) and viral load counts, will also be collected at the three
data collection time points.
between the ages of 14 and 22 will be recruited and randomized into either an eight-week
(with one retreat session) Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course (intervention) or
an eight-week (with one retreat session) Healthy Topics (HT) course (active control).
Measures of psychological functioning, coping, and life satisfaction will take place at
baseline, immediately post-program, and 3-months post program. Medical data, including
Cluster of Differentiation 4 (CD4) and viral load counts, will also be collected at the three
data collection time points.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 14-22 year old youth who receive primary care at the Harriet Lane Clinic or Children's
Hospital of Philadelphia.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Significant developmental, behavioral, substance abuse, or psychiatric disorders
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
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